Description
A savory pasta dish combining the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger with a cheesy baked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of elbow macaroni
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 6 strips of bacon, chopped
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of ketchup
- 1/2 cup of mustard
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add cooked macaroni, bacon, diced tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the ground beef. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add pickles for extra flavor.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake, Cheesy Pasta, Comfort Food